The Crossword, Aug. 10: Midpoint

The Crossword, Aug. 10: Midpoint

No one's on the fence about solving our Monday crossword. This week's puzzle was constructed by Faren Roth, and edited by Hoang-Kim Vu. Faren Roth is a PhD student who lives in Lafayette, Ind. as of yesterday with her cat, Mr. Toast. She enjoys playing soccer and softball, was on the [redacted] team in high school, and has recently tricked herself into enjoying running.  Defector crosswords, launched in partnership with our friends at AVCX, run …

Slate Crossword: Place for a Purr-sonal Makeover (Six Letters)

Ready for some wordplay? Sharpen your skills with Slate’s puzzle for Aug. 10, 2026.